The Saturn V features a simple two knob control layout for Boost and Drive. The Boost control alone can deliver 18db of boost, with a hint of added sparkle. Adjusting the Drive control will add more harmonic distortion, while also increasing the total output level of the pedal. Cranking both controls to max will yield 35db of boost, full of complex harmonic character.

The overall tone of the Saturn V gives an openness to the top end of the frequency spectrum. It works equally well with bass and baritone guitar, as it keeps the bass frequencies present, tight and controlled. In good Spaceman fashion, the harmonic distortion present in the Saturn V is extremely dynamic. Play with a light touch and you’ll get a clean tone, but dig in and the Saturn V will react. It feels like playing a tube amp on the edge of breakup.

The drive texture in the Saturn V is comprised of a mix of odd and even harmonics. The Boost side of the pedal is focused on even-order harmonics. While the Drive side of the pedal increases these even-order harmonics, it noticeably adds odd-order harmonics to the mix. While it excels as a harmonic booster, the Saturn V crosses the line into the realm of light overdrive when the Drive control is maxed. It also works well with other pedals, opening up new possibilities with other boost, fuzz, and overdrive effects.

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The Ixion is an extremely smooth, clean, and low-noise optical compressor that gives you an astronomical amount of variation, depth and dimension. It features an ultra-wide tonal palette, comprehensive controls, and an exceptional signal-to-noise ratio. You get the gain-reduction power of an optical photocell, a parallel-compression mix control, and Spaceman's signature discrete FET stages.

The Ixion also provides numerous sidechain features like an equal-loudness filter, an external input jack for signal processing or use with an external expression pedal. There’s also harmonically rich make-up gain, a treble-centric tone control, and the ability to accept up to 18V for higher headroom. Regardless of your configuration, the Ixion always offers the fattest, juiciest tone with a warm, vintage appeal. Use it on guitar, bass or your tabletop and push beyond boundaries into uncharted realms of sonic possibility.

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A whole new dimension is available at the tip of your space boot. Explore infinite routing options, clever mixing capabilities, and deeply expressive dynamics. Introducing Mission Control: Expressive Audio System.

Mission Control is: an Autofader, Signal Router, Dynamic Effects Loop, Wet/Dry Blender, Y-splitter, Two-channel Mixer, Customizable Tremolo, Buffer, Interface for CV and Expression Control, and more. For additional flexibility, multiple Mission Controls can be linked together via the included CV in and out ports.

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The Gemini III is a discrete transistor fuzz. It features two different fuzz circuits in parallel, one vintage germanium and the other, modern silicon. The germanium side uses vintage 70’s, NOS AC128 transistors, prized for their classic fuzz-tone.

The two vastly different fuzzes are blended together via the Ge/Si knob for a layered fuzz tone. Each fuzz has a choice of three gain settings via toggle switch. The Master knob controls the output of the final mix, and has enough gain on tap to cause a supernova.

The unique tone control affects each fuzz independently, yet at the same time. 12:00 yields a balanced full range fuzz, turn CW for a fantastic mid-scoop and CCW to smooth out the highs. The remaining toggle switch controls the direction of the tone-sweep for the germanium side, allowing for opposite sweep directions. The controls allow for many tone combinations between the two fuzz circuits, for some very unique fuzz blends.

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